Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in March 2004 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.

Fantasy Football Challenge - March 2004 Fantasy Football Articles

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think that it means that were done at running back, and I dont think it necessarily means well go out and draft one in the first round. What it does do is strengthen the position that already has some pretty good young talent there."

So what about his current physical condition?

After all, Hearst underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in November and recent reports indicate hes had some lingering discomfort.

"I dont know that he would go out and play in a game today," Hearsts agent, Pat Dye Jr., said of his clients current physical state. "But we certainly dont anticipate any future problems with that. Well just have to see how that comes along, and its a determination their doctors will have to make.

"But I will say that hes been to other places where their teams have seen fit to make offers after their doctors have seen him."

And as Rasizer suggested: "Hearst fits the profile the Broncos have been targeting frequently this month on the open market -- a player past his 30th birthday with Pro Bowl credentials (Hearst has played in the game twice) and, perhaps, a couple of solid seasons left in the tank."

"Im not a coach, but my sense is he fits what they do," Dye said. "He catches the ball, and hes an every-down back with plenty of versatility. And I dont think what the Broncos are doing is too drastically different from what theyre doing in San Francisco. ..."','3/25/2004 1:58:57 PM','1:58:57 PM','Thursday'3165,2004,1050 6612,7,75,'Roundup: Johnson At It Again; Pittman Pleads Down & More','In an article published early Thursday, Cincinnati Enquirer staffer Mark Curnutte reminded readers that Wednesday was just the third day of the Bengals offseason conditioning program, but Chad Johnson -- or at least his voice -- was already in midseason form.

The Pro Bowl wide receiver revived his goal from 2003 for 2004, saying he would have 1,800 receiving yards.

Johnson, fresh off his first all-star appearance, did add a new twist.

"The Pro Bowl is a given," he said. "Im playing for the

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